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Although little is known outside the inner circles of the band about the album, it was finished before lead guitarist/vocalist/song writer Hughie Thomasson's death in September 2007 and the band has yet to announce even a probable release date. It is expected that once the Outlaws' 2008 tour is completed, more official news will emerge about the album. However, the group has released three songs individually from the album on the Internet via their website.
As of August, the band's website released an update on tour info and the upcoming album. Henry Paul stated on the website, "We're so excited about the future. We have 'Once An Outlaw,' Hughie's last album to come sometime this fall followed by many new and exciting Outlaw records that will move the band on into the next 10 years." On September 18, 2009, a news release posted on the Outlaws's website http://outlawsmusic.com said about this last album to feature Hughie Thomasson, "We as a band support the release of that album and know that Hughie's family as well as those that contributed to it would love to see it available to Outlaw fans. As we've said before, we are in no way in control of this records destiny".
Country (2009-12-04) The Outlaws Announce Plans To Release 'Once An Outlaw' Nashville, TE (Top40 Charts/ Dream Records/ Outlaws Official Website) - The wait is over for fans around the world. The Outlaws, the storied band whose career has spanned four decades, completed their latest recording in the summer of 2007. On the verge of its release, band founder and legendary guitarist Hughie Thomasson died unexpectedly. The studio album Once an Outlaw, a true project of passion for Thomasson, was never released. The family of Thomasson is pleased to announce it plans to release Once an Outlaw, a poignant and almost mystical piece of work produced and recorded by Hughie Thomasson in Tampa, Florida, in 2010. 'Hughie was special to everyone he met and his death in 2007 was tough on a lot of people-family, friends and the fans,' states Constance Cowez, daughter of Hughie Thomasson. 'He was very proud of this record and the time is right to share it with longtime fans of The Outlaws and fans of great music everywhere. We are excited about the future of The Outlaws and the opportunity to continue my father's legacy for many years to come.' "Once an Outlaw" includes the work of drummers David Dix and Monte Yoho, guitarist Chris Anderson and bassist Randy Threet.
The group plans to release Once an Outlaw along with the launch of a new band, website, merchandise and supporting tour in 2010. Additional music and product releases are also in the works.
Chris Hicks, who played with The Outlaws from 1990-1996 before embarking on a successful solo career and stints with The Marshall Tucker Band, will lead the new band line-up that is in development today.
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